Infection Control Practitioner Salary in the United States

How much does an Infection Control Practitioner make in the United States?

As of February 01, 2026, the average salary for an Infection Control Practitioner in the United States is $102,569 per year, which breaks down to an hourly rate of $49.

However, an Infection Control Practitioner's salary can vary significantly. Here’s a look at the typical salary range:

  • Top Earners (90th percentile): $123,488
  • Majority Range (25th-75th percentile): $93,062 to $113,519
  • Entry-Level (10th percentile): $84,406
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Infection Control Practitioner Salaries by Percentile

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Salary
Monthly
Pay
Weekly
Pay
Hourly
Wage
75th Percentile $113,519 $9,460 $2,183 $55
Average $102,569 $8,547 $1,972 $49
25th Percentile $93,062 $7,755 $1,790 $45
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Key Factors That Influence Infection Control Practitioner Salaries

An Infection Control Practitioner's salary isn't a fixed number. It's shaped by several important factors. Below, we'll explore how your years of experience, geographic location, education and company size can directly affect your earning potential.

How Experience Level Affects Infection Control Practitioner Salaries?

Experience is a primary driver of an Infection Control Practitioner's salary. As you build your skills and take on more complex tasks, your compensation generally increases. Here's how the average salary grows at different career stages:

  • Entry-Level (less than 1 year): $100,324
  • Early Career (1-2 years): $100,588
  • Mid-Level (2-4 years): $104,116
  • Senior-Level (5-8 years): $109,084
  • Expert (over 8 years): $109,439
Levels Salary
Entry Level Infection Control Practitioner$100,324
Intermediate Level Infection Control Practitioner$100,588
Senior Level Infection Control Practitioner$104,116
Specialist Level Infection Control Practitioner$109,084
Expert Level Infection Control Practitioner$109,439
$100,324 0 yr
$100,588 < 2 yrs
$104,116 2-4 yrs
$109,084 5-8 yrs
$109,439 > 8 yrs
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Top Paying Cities for Infection Control Practitioners

Salaries can also vary between different cities. Major metropolitan areas or cities with a high demand for technicians often offer more competitive pay. Here are a few examples of average annual salaries in different U.S. cities:

  • San Jose: $129,370
  • San Francisco: $128,098
  • Oakland: $125,257

What Skills Can Increase an Infection Control Practitioner's Salary?

Demanded Skills for the Role:

  • Accountability (Mentioned in 4.52% Job Postings): Setting and holding oneself and others to stated expectations by associating tasks with our business's mission, values, and goals.
  • Nursing Practice (Mentioned in 2.66% Job Postings): Nursing practice may be work experience that is direct and/or indirect patient care in clinical practice, nursing administration, education, research, or consultation in the specialty represented by the credential.
  • Data Collection (Mentioned in 1.64% Job Postings): Data collection is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a component of research in all fields of study including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis on ensuring accurate and honest collection remains the same. The goal for all data collection is to capture quality evidence that allows analysis to lead to the formulation of convincing and credible answers to the questions that have been posed.
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Skills Demand Percentage
Accountability 4.52%
Nursing Practice 2.66%
Data Collection 1.64%
What skills can make your compensation higher?
Mastering certain specialized skills can lead to a significant increase in pay. Here are examples of skills and the potential impact they can have on an Infection Control Practitioner's salary.
  • Cardiac: Can increase your salary by up to 5%.
  • Pediatric: Can increase your salary by up to 4%.
  • Employee Engagement: Can increase your salary by up to 3%.
Skill Salary Salary % Increase
Cardiac
$107,697
5%
Pediatric
$106,672
4%
Employee Engagement
$105,646
3%
Workday
$105,646
3%
Risk Management
$104,620
2%
Analysis
$104,620
2%
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How Education impacts an Infection Control Practitioner's Salary?

Your level of education can impact your salary potential. While many Infection Control Practitioners enter the field with a Associate's Degree degree, higher education can lead to more specialized and higher-paying roles.

According to our 100% employer-reported salary data, the median salary for an Infection Control Practitioner with a Associate's Degree is between $98,723 and $103,764).

Infection Control Practitioner Salaries by Degree Level

Typical Education for Infection Control Practitioner
Degree Level % of user with this level of education
No Diploma 1.0%
High School 1.0%
Associates 28.4%
Bachelors 50.0%
Masters 19.6%
Doctorate 0.0%
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Infection Control Practitioner Salary: Hourly Rate, Weekly Pay, and Monthly Pay

Understanding how an Infection Control Practitioner's annual salary breaks down can help with budgeting. Below, you can see the average hourly rate, weekly pay, and monthly pay for this role. Use the buttons to switch between different pay periods.

Last Updated on February 01, 2026

Salary Trends for Infection Control Practitioner

Salaries for an Infection Control Practitioner can change over time, reflecting shifts in market demand and the overall economy. The median salary decreased from $214,527 in 2023 to around $208,656 in 2025, reflecting changes in demand, location, experience, and the wider economy. For a detailed analysis of Infection Control Practitioner salary trends, .

Average Annual Salary of Infection Control Practitioner Over Time

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2023
$214,527
2024
$216,831
2025
$208,656
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2023 $214,527
2024 $216,831
2025 $208,656
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